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363: Squishy Nature

Embedded.fm · 26 Feb 2021 · 1h 02m · Episode 363

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Alana Sherman, an electrical engineer and project manager at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), discusses engineering instruments for deep-sea environments, including the DeepPIV system for studying larvaceans and the autonomous Benthic Rover. She details the challenges of designing electronics for high-pressure, cold-water conditions, such as pressure-tolerant vs. one-atmosphere housings and component failures like sticky motors. The conversation covers the Rover's long-term deployment, its use of acoustic ranging via Wave Gliders, and the specific mechanical and embedded system decisions required for reliable operation on the seafloor.

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Companies
MBARI, McLane, Scripps
Products
DeepPIV, Benthic Rover, Wave Glider
Also
Iridium, Argos

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